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Audits are checking if city contractors are following the rules and terms of their agreements. This ensures taxpayer money is being used effectively and as intended.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
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The city is launching a new digital dashboard to help residents see exactly where bond money is being spent on infrastructure projects in their neighborhoods.
The city is looking at ways to make sure contractors are doing their jobs correctly and following the rules, which could lead to better quality construction in our neighborhoods.
Fort Worth City Council reapproves increased legal fees for ex-police officer Aaron Dean fortworthreport.org
The Sun Herald received the report in response to a records request.
Roaches, fruit flies, food at unsafe temps and other health hazards were seen during the latest round of Tarrant County health inspections.
No restaurants failed, but the inspector warned two establishments that future violations could result in a citation.
Victor Runnels, 61, suffered a medical event on June 24 and was taken to JPS Hospital for treatment where he died the next day.
Fort Worth approves funds for Aaron Dean's legal defense in Atatiana Jefferson's family lawsuit KERA News
The board updated its leadership and authorized a new city official to sign documents on behalf of the corporation to keep operations running smoothly.
The board reviewed its current cash position, noting that most funds are already committed to specific projects like the Barry Stalker project.
The city is entering into a legal battle over an energy contract. Residents are worried about the cost and whether the city is picking the right partners for these services.
The audit found that a significant number of gift cards held by the Police Department and Neighborhood Services could not be accounted for. This raises concerns about proper tracking, control, and potential misuse of public funds.
The committee discussed the performance of the city's third-party administrator for workers' compensation claims and the upcoming competitive bidding process for a new TPA. Concerns were raised about the TPA's role in claim denials and the need for a TPA that aligns with the city's goals for employee care.
DFW Airport is proposing to shift the funding of special construction inspections from the airport owner to contractors, while maintaining city oversight. This aims to improve efficiency for numerous ongoing projects.
A request was made to review the CCPD's grant application and awarding process, particularly for organizations like shelters, to ensure clarity and accessibility for future applicants.
The city is creating an intranet page to help departments track the status of audit recommendations, making it easier to see what's been done and what's still pending.